Most people fail to get what they want in life because they give up on their ambitions and dreams as soon as they encounter the first obstacle.  You will never succeed in life if you have little or no faith in yourself whatsoever.Criticism makes some people doubt their ability and they see their efforts as futile. People who believe in themselves have better chances of succeeding in life. This belief must start at an early age and be installed for life.  Believe that you can pass your exams because hard work and concentration pay off. Things may seem hard but with belief in yourself and knowing that you can do it, you will. Replace negative statements like ’’school work is hard’’ with ’’I can do better.’’ Do not cry about how unfair life is but rather, find ways to make it fair. Lies won’t get you anywhere but in trouble. Always tell the truth. Try not to worry about how someone else does something. There is no harm in doing things your way as long as it is the right way. You must understand that sometimes, getting what we want in life takes longer than we want it to. Be open to criticism because sometimes that is the motivation we need to be better. You must never think that no body likes you because you seem to be picked on a lot. Real friends will come along and you also have a family that loves you. Beliefs come in a few simple words and these words will either imprison or liberate you.